I always had an eye toward the stage for the story of Hamilton's life, but I began with the idea of a concept album, the way Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Evita' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' were albums before they were musicals.
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I grew up in an immigrant neighborhood. We just knew the rule was you're going to have to work twice as hard.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Success often requires extra effort, especially for those facing challenges.
In this quote, Lin-Manuel Miranda reflects on his upbringing in an immigrant neighborhood, emphasizing the understanding that one must put in extra effort to succeed. This resonates with the idea that overcoming adversity often necessitates hard work and determination, highlighting the realities faced by marginalized communities in pursuit of their dreams.
Themes
ImmigrantHard WorkSuccessEffortDetermination
In practice
Example use cases
During a graduation speech highlighting the importance of perseverance in achieving goals.
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